Stakeholder Engagement and Data Systems Consultant

Consultant Finance & Economy Programme & Policy

Overview

Develop and operationalize PIMS for effective stakeholder engagement and data management.

You have:

• A first-level university degree in Information Technology, Business, Research, Statistics, or a related field is required.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required.
• Working experience in research, analysis and report writing is required.
• Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Contract

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Result of Service

A fully functional and user-friendly Partnership Information Management System (PIMS) is developed and operational, containing a verified, cleaned, and comprehensive database of all relevant Ministers from United Nations Member States and accredited partners. The system effectively consolidates partnership data from 2020 to 2024, incorporates stakeholder feedback, features customized dashboards for various partner categories using Microsoft tools (e.g., SharePoint, Power BI, and Lists), and enhances internal and external accessibility, transparency, and reporting on UN-Habitat’s partnerships.

Work Location

Nairobi duty station

Expected duration

7 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The position is located in the Data and Analytics Unit of the Knowledge & Innovation Branch of UN-Habitat in the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division of UN-Habitat (ERSKI), at the Nairobi duty station. ERSKI is responsible for strategic planning, programmatic direction and operationalization of UN-Habitat's focal point role for the New Urban Agenda in the UN system and for coordination of Emergency Programmes. UN-Habitat strives to establish and strengthen strategic relationships with a diverse range of partners at national, regional and international level, including political actors, civil society, professional organizations, and the private sector to work towards a better urban future for everyone. Having at its disposal a number of unique networks with access to governments, academia, the research community, cities, civil society, including grassroots organizations and being the recognized focal point for local governments in the UN system, UN-Habitat aims to ensure coherence of development efforts as well as innovative, multi-partner mechanisms at global, regional, and country levels. The Partnerships and Local Governments Unit (PLU) is a structure Unit of ERSKI Division that is responsible for corporate partnerships including management of engagement of partners in intergovernmental processes, and reporting on engagement in normative and operational activities. The PLU seeks to develop a digital Partnership Information Management System (PIMS) to enhance data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use at the corporate level. The PIMS will support UN-Habitat’s efforts in improving efficiency, transparency and accountability by providing real-time insights into partnerships and stakeholder engagements. This system will replace the current Excel-based partnership database and static web pages with a dynamic and integrated digital platform, enabling better coordination, reporting, and accessibility of information for internal and external stakeholders. Under the direct supervision of Associate Coordination Officer of the PLU, the consultants will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Manage the partnerships database in coordination with branch and regional focal points. -period May - November 2. Lead stakeholder mobilization for the resumed session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly. - May 3. Organize and report on the Global Stakeholders Forum. - May 4. Prepare background documents and guiding questions for WUF13 stakeholder consultations; mobilize participants, coordinate communications with partners, and draft reports and outcome documents of the consultations. May - November 5. Contribute to the development of a Global Action Plan on partnerships, coalitions, advocacy, and communication for the implementation of the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan. – June - July 6. Support the development of a Stakeholder Engagement Handbook for programmatic and intergovernmental processes at UN-Habitat. June - August 7. Assist in drafting the Partnership Strategy 2026–2029. – June - July 8. Support the mobilization of participants and organisation of the Parliamentarians and civil society roundtables for the Thirteenth Session of the World Urban Forum. September – Novembe

Qualifications/special skills

A first-level university degree in Information Technology, Business, Research, Statistics, or a related field is required. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration or related area is required. Working experience in research, analysis and report writing is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. NOTE: "fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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